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Architectural collection at the Palais de Chaillot, Trocadero, Paris.
One of the great tourist attractions in Paris lies in Trocadero, the Palais de Chaillot. The palace was partially rebuilt and remodeled in 1937 for the Exposition Internationale in a classical moderne...
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John Singer Sargent at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian
While much of the city is on self-imposed quarantine as we figure out Covid-19, most of our museums are still open (for now) and there is one show you can't miss if you are in Washington, John Singer...
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Learning from Ledoux
Claude Nicolas Ledoux has always been one of my favorite architects but finding information about him is a struggle. The few books written on him are hard to find and incredibly expensive. The little...
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Architect Mihran Mesrobian at home
Last fall I had the pleasure of touring the home of noted local architect Mihran Mesrobian when it was briefly on the market. Mesrobian was an Armenian-American architect responsible for many of the...
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The most beautiful mantel in the world
As so often happens with blogging, time gets away from you. As time builds you think the next post has to be really spectacular to explain the absence. Well 6 months have passed but in Covid time that...
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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
I wanted to drop by to wish you all a Merry Christmas, from my home to yours. Simpler garland on the mantel this year but the stockings look at home on the new mantel. I wanted to share these LED...
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The Porcelain Flowers of Vladimir Kanevsky at Hillwood
I'm back here at the blog to let you know about an amazing exhibit that has recently opened in Washington at Hillwood, the Marjorie Merriweather Post mansion turned museum. I've written about Hillwood...
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Thomas Proctor: Classical Houses book signing this week!
Live events are back! This Thursday, 9/23/2021, the WMA_ICAA is hosting Thomas Proctor from Los Angeles for the release of his new book: Thomas Proctor, Classical Houses from Rizzoli. Copies of the...
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FINALLY! Bunny Mellon Style is here.
I am pleased to announce the book so many of us have been waiting on has arrived: Bunny Mellon Style by Linda Jane Holden, Thomas Lloyd, and Bryan Huffman with forward by Tory Burch. Just in time for...
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Washington Winter Show 2023 - "Bunny Beyond the Garden"
I think it's fitting that my first blog post after a long absence (and following my last post on Bunny Mellon) is to announce and welcome you all to the Washington winter antiques show - particularly...
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The Evolution of Architectural Design: Embracing CAD Technology
In the dynamic realm of architectural design, the shift from traditional hand-drawn blueprints to CAD drawings has marked a significant turning point. As we navigate deeper into the digital era, the...
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2024 Washington Antiques show events - Hillwood Splendor and Surprise!
This year's 2024 Washington Winter antiques show promises to be a good one with a slate of great events to start the new year.Join me Saturday, January 13 at 4:30 PM for a lecture on our local...
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Discover the Hidden Gems of Las Vegas’ Architectural Legacy
There's more to Vegas than meets the eye and the 9th Annual Home + History Las Vegas heritage tourism festival provides a chance to see beyond the corporate casinos.The four-day festival takes place...
View ArticleMichael Smith, at home in Madrid
I've long been a fan of Michael Smith's work, and just had to share this latest video tour of his apartment in Madrid. Enjoy!
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Style in Atlanta
With the decline of American magazines ( not what I'm here to talk about ), the Brits continue to 'bring it'. House and Gardens UK has an addictive website if you haven't seen it ( print copy is also...
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I'm not sure why these projects always need to be so depressingly modern or banal, butLow-income housing is a topic that's always interested me and Rizzoli has a new book out addressing this with a...
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DREAM – Athletes Village in Saint-Ouen (France)
I still get quite a lot of press emails and once in awhile one actually attracts my notice. Such was the case when this email came across my desk for Les Belvederes, a new development outside of Paris...
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Own a piece of Billy Baldwin history
Don't miss the upcoming sale at Christies Paris , April 23, 2024, of the apartment contents decorated by Billy Baldwin in the 1970s. The catalog has amazing photos of the apartment as well as a forward...
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Bring home Steven Gambrel for Drummonds
Steven Gambrel is one of the biggest talents around these days, and everyone can bring some of him into their own bathrooms now with Drummonds!The newly launched Colvin collection is an eight-piece...
View ArticlePhilip Vergeylen & Paolo Moschino at home
Do you watch the homeworthy videos? They can be hit or miss (especially with the sheer quantity they come out with anymore) but once in awhile one will make you stand up and take notice. Such was...
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Get Nebby in Pittsburgh June 22 & 23
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit that hosts immersive tours and neighborhood events focused on regional arts, culture, and history, once again presents its signature Downtown event on Saturday...
View ArticleThe perfect Cotswolds cottage - Sue Jones
Sue Jones's perfect Cotswolds Cottage has been published many times but this recent video tour gives a more true look at the space and her thoughts - make a cup of tea, check out this dream house, and...
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Washington antiques show - Sunday lecture with Classical Shindig!
The Washington Antiques show is next weekend, January 10-12, 2025 and is one not to miss with a great slate of lectures and don't forget the shopping!Sunday make the acquaintance of two of New Orleans'...
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Washington Hilton celebrates 60 years!
One of the most iconic hotels in Washington is the Hilton Hotel which proudly sits above Dupont Circle on Connecticut Avenue and is affectionately but rather cheekily termed by Washingtonians as the...
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